Lync 2013 Basic Client

by Rajith Jose Enchiparambil on October 30, 2012

Microsoft has released a standalone client for Lync 2013, similar to Lync 2010. But the client is basic in the feature set as the name suggests.

The full Lync 2013 client comes bundled with the Office 2013 suite. The standalone Lync 2013 Basic client gives IM, audio & video calls, online meetings, availability (presence) information and sharing capabilities. It’s a slimmer version of the full Lync 2013 client and provides the same core functionality.

Download the 32-bit Lync 2013 Basic client here and 64-bit here

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Rajith Jose Enchiparambil

Exchange Architect, Blogger, Husband & Dad. I have been in IT for the last 11 years, with Exchange Server becoming the prime area in the last few years. I am active on TechNet forums & Experts Exchange.

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2 comments… add one

turbomcp October 31, 2012 at 12:03 pm

i saw this yesterday and was wondering why does “basic” have to be 265mb:)
crazy

Reply edit
- Rajith Enchiparambil November 1, 2012 at 1:25 pm
  
  Looks like MS is following the 2010 style of having a standalone Lync client & at the same time pushing people to buy Office 2013 for full Lync feature set.
  
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